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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1939

Page

6

Eclipse Lumber Co Sues Hightshoe Over Lien on Iowa Property

In Washington County Iowa 1939 Eclipse Lumber Company files suit against Wm H Hightshoe to foreclose a mechanic s lien on a parcel in Section 12 Township 75 North Range 6 west described as Lot 2 Auditor s Subdivision Southeast Quarter Southwest Quarter. The petition claims materials furnished between 1928 and 1938 for remodeling the dwelling and other buildings totaling 210 70 with 5 interest and costs, seeks foreclosure sale of the real estate, a receiver to collect rents and apply funds for insurance and taxes, and general relief.

Wm. H. Hightshoe Ofice District Court of Iowa Washington County Eclipse Lumber Company Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company Auditor

Farm Bureau Leaders to District Meeting in Fairfield

Washington county Farm Bureau leaders plan a district meeting in Fairfield on June 27 with attendees from ten southeast Iowa counties. The agenda covers all Farm Bureau programs including insurance, membership, service companies, and cooperatives, plus stories of successful campaigns and failures. John Knotek may attend as alternate director. 4-H trips by county youth are noted, along with plans for a July 14 county livestock tour and reporting on Girls 4-H Club delegates from Washington county.

Farm Bureau Washington County Fairfield Iowa Farm Bureau Board Ed Syndergaard Fthol Paul Beulah Freel Clear Chain” Club John Flading Ellen Rowe Maplecrest Joe Knotek Evelyn Marek Eldiene Sopka Fairview Farmerettes Golla Miller Fae Schoonover Headliners E. M. Tandy Dorothea Beer Willing Workers Mildred Meyers Jacksonites Rosalie Combe Bonnie West Jolly Jokers Allee Dunbar Brighton Go-Getters Marjorie Walker Northern Stars Harry Stacy Emily McClean Isabelle Combs Dorothy Dariel

County delegates at state convention report strong showing

Dorothy Daniel represented the county on convention panels while ten of thirteen clubs attended from the region. Despite two newly organized clubs with no funds the county noted a satisfactory countywide showing at the state event.

Farm Bureau Picnic Marks Final Meeting Scene

At the Farm Bureau Picnic the last meeting gathered members for a final discussion and closing remarks. Organizers said celebrations would continue informally after the session and thanked attendees for their support through the year.

Farm Bureau board acts for county picnic and Centennial ties

Washington County Farm Bureau board on June 8 named a committee to plan the countywide picnic during the Centennial Celebration and to assist the Centennial committee. The group aims to secure an outstanding speaker for farm and business audiences and notes the 4 H Achievement Show will run August 8 to 10 with judges lined up. A lamb grading demonstration and sale is set for June 28 at the C B Q yards in Washington with BE Hegg supervising. 224 head graded with bids from Wilson and Company of Code Rapids and Morrell of Ottumwa.

Farm Bureau Board Ed Hotle Washington County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Centennial Committee Washington C. W. McDonald BE. L. Hegeg Cooperative Shipping Association of Iowa City Lambs Mar Hegg Wilson and Company Code’ Rapids Morrell Ottumws Morrells J. W. Chandler County Agrl Agen

Beekeepers to Contest for 545 Dollar Iowa Fair Prizes

Des Moines reports prizes totaling 545 dollars at the Iowa state fair bee and honey show announced by super intendent F B Paddock. Awards will go to top exhibits including the most attractive window display advertising honey and wax honey exhibits and foods soaked with honey.

Des Moines Iowa F. B. Paddock

Safety Pin Prototypes Use Point Protectors

The article notes that ancient Greeks and Romer crafted safety pins with point protectors to prevent injury. It highlights early design aims and practical uses for fastening garments safely.

Romer

Negative storage note for Journal files

A description states that all negatives are filed for future reference and kept in Journal files unless a negative is provided or prearranged arrangements are made for handling them.

Electros and Morgue File the Journal’s Indexed Ents

The Electros notes that calls for an electro are logged with the recipient. The Journal’s morgue is highly complete, built on years of accumulation and use of ents for publication.

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